#C72DA9

#C72DA9

Color Values

HEX

#C72DA9

RGB

199, 45, 169

HSL

311.7, 63.1%, 47.8%

HSV

311.7, 77.4%, 78.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.4%, 15.1%, 22.0%

OKLCH

0.5826 0.2246 337.5

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #C72DA9;
color: #C72DA9;
border-color: #C72DA9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.8:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.38:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C72DA9?

RGB(199, 45, 169) · HSL(311.7, 63.1%, 47.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 77.4%, 15.1%, 22.0%)

Does #C72DA9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.8:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C72DA9?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C72DA9 background; contrast on black is 4.38:1.